ESPN drives the narrative and drives change. I've never heard them touch this topic.

Just b/c you reduce football scholarships doesn't mean you have to redistribute them to another sport.

The 25/85 rule is crazy. With redshirts you can sign 125 players over a 5 year cycle meaning Saban and Smart can "process" up to 40 mis-evaluations like Lashley and Nigel Knott ensuring their roster stays strong. Those programs are fool proof even against early NFL entries negating some of the advantage of having a veteran team.